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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicesterby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Line 304 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    5h 32m
    £79–118

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    7h 59m
    £37–87

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Leicesterrideshare rideshare 150 mi
    3h 5m

  4. Drive 150 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicestercar car 150 mi
    3h 5m
    £37–53

  5. Line 304 bus, train via Hereford

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 27m
    £64–123

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leicester by bus and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 59m.

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